Japanese Kanji

sen

cow or ox of one color · perfect

Extended kanji · 10 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNいけにえikenie

Meaning

Cow or ox of one color, perfect.

牷 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 10 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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